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The Witch of Cheyne Heath
The Shining Continent
- Sins of the Poet
- The Third Secret

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My book, "The Third Secret," with a cover by the v

My book, "The Third Secret," with a cover by the very talented @stormzebastille, is a finalist for the Maine Literary Award in the speculative fiction category! You know when an Oscar nominee says its an honor just to be nominated and you think "Yeah, right!"? Turns out they mean it! I'm over the moon! Link in bio to check out the book for yourself.

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The number next to the beast? #amwritingfantasy #

The number next to the beast?

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Book haul! Thanks, @pattiratchford.

Book haul! Thanks, @pattiratchford.

Made myself some savory oatmeal with dried mushroo

Made myself some savory oatmeal with dried mushrooms for lunch (from @cooksillustrated). Tasty!

Enjoying the sun on a frigid day. Book club's on t

Enjoying the sun on a frigid day. Book club's on the 14th. Not sure I'll be finished in time.

To be clear: this ice is on the *inside* of the wi

To be clear: this ice is on the *inside* of the window ❄️🥶❄️

Lunchtime read. Taking my time with @tomgauld's ne

Lunchtime read. Taking my time with @tomgauld's new collection. Bought at another favorite local bookshop: @longfellowbooks. Pierogis and brussels sprouts with kimchi made by @superkpg.😋
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Lunchtime nourishment. Purchased at my favorite lo

Lunchtime nourishment. Purchased at my favorite local bookstore, @print.bookstore

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✨Book Review✨ White Trash Warlock by @slayton

✨Book Review✨

White Trash Warlock
by @slaytondavidr
Urban Fantasy
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

The second book I finished this year, I tore through it in about a week. David R. Slayton's debut novel has a super-engaging gay male protagonist, Adam, with very real-world problems rooted in his gayness (as well as a few supernatural problems to keep things spicy) that make him affecting and believable. There's a budding romance with handsome cop, Vic, and plenty of mysterious goings-on involving the spirit plane, elves, and grim reapers. What more do you need? The secondary characters are great, well-drawn and complex. Adam's family are a bit of a nightmare, while Vic's are a joy. The elven princess, Silver, is every gay man's dream. Can I be her for Halloween? Can't wait to spend more time with all of them.
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More snow! #winterwonderland

More snow! #winterwonderland

The Uninvited Guest. Pic by @superkpg #edwardgorey

The Uninvited Guest. Pic by @superkpg #edwardgorey #winterwonderland

A snowy walk home from @portlandyogacollective aft

A snowy walk home from @portlandyogacollective after an excellent class! Thanks to @jessfadale for keeping the studio open in the storm!

Winter wonderland!

Winter wonderland!

I drew up a list of the books I read last year, bu

I drew up a list of the books I read last year, but I'm sure I missed a bunch, so I'm trying to be more deliberate and mindful about my reading in 2023.

The first book I've finished this year (started between Xmas and New Year) was Whispers Underground by Ben Aaronovitch, (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5) the third book in his Rivers of London Series. It's an enjoyable world to visit with engaging characters. An urban fantasy/police procedural crossover, it ticks some boxes for me (imaginative magic, mysterious goings on just below the surface) while leaving some unticked (I like procedurals on TV more than I do on the page). The series fits in that "I'm not sure what to read next, so I'll go for something reliable" slot, though, if procedurals are your thing, this might be a 5/5 for you.

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Getting stuck in to #frosthaven with @superkpg

Getting stuck in to #frosthaven with @superkpg

Recommendation from my favorite bookstore, @print.

Recommendation from my favorite bookstore, @print.bookstore. if they recommend it, I know it'll be good. I've come to trust them enough that I'll buy a book they recommend just if the cover looks interesting. #bookstagram #fantasy #localbookstore #independentbookstore #pickyreader

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